5 Memorial Day events not to miss

1. Tribute to Orange County Veterans, 6 p.m. Sunday at Heritage Memorial Plaza, 3810 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Orange. This tribute to veterans and those currently serving in the military features keynote speaker James Hedge, administrator of the Houston Veterans Regional Office; the Southeast Texas Color Guard; the Patriot Riders motorcycle group; the Orange Community Band and patriotic music. (409) 735-4556.

3. Visit Temple of the Brave, a memorial museum to the Texas soldiers of all wars, in Pipkin Patriots Park, 1350 Pennsylvania Ave. The museum will be open from 2-5 p.m. Monday. Admission is free. (409) 880-1713.

5. Shangri La Memorial Day Ceremony, 2:45 p.m. Monday at Shangri La Botanical Gardens and Nature Center, 2111 West Park Ave., Orange. The program includes a welcoming speech by Michael Hoke, director of Shangri La; recognition of veterans, a short presentation and a Memorial Day prayer by Glen Dutton. Those wishing to attend the ceremony will be given free entry starting at 2 p.m. To explore the gardens before or after the event, an admission ticket must be purchased. Visitors are encouraged to bring folding chairs. Shangri La will be open 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday. (409) 670-9113 or www.shangrilagardens.org.